Cook County property record for 281 E Forest Knoll Dr, Palatine, IL 60074
| Property Type | Townhouse |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2.5 ba · 1,452 sqft · built 1987 |
| Lot Size | 0.094 acres (4,109 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $230,000 (Feb 2021) |
| Tax Bill | $6,513 (2023) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Feb 2021 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 02-02-301-162 |
| Primary APN | 02-02-301-162 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,452 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1987 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1988 |
| Architectural Style | Modern |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 4,109 sqft (0.094 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Street Address | 281 E FOREST KNOLL DR |
|---|---|
| City | PALATINE |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 60074-1164 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Condominium / Townhouse > Townhouse |
| Legal Range | 10E |
| Legal Township | 42N |
| Legal Section | 02 |
| Legal Subdivision | FRST KNOLL TWNHMS |
| Legal Lot Number | 69 |
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Township / Civil Division | PALATINE |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2001 |
| Census Tract | 803608 |
281 E Forest Knoll Dr, a townhouse, is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in February 2021.
Source: Cook County records, as of May 27, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 281 E FOREST KNOLL DR, PALATINE, IL 60074-1164 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Feb 19, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Feb 19, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Dec 9, 2016 |
| Deed Document Number | 202112365 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Aug 26, 2016 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000045063 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Recording Date | Feb 19, 2021 |
| Property Address | 281 E FOREST KNOLL DR, PALATINE, IL 60074-1164 |
| Document Number | 0005012365 |
| Instrument Date | Jan 20, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2105012365 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Apr 22, 2022 |
| Title Company | STOCK TITLE SERVICES LLC, STARCK TITLE SERVICES LLC |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $230.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 281 E FOREST KNOLL DR, PALATINE, IL 60074-1164 |
| Document Number | 0005012366 |
|---|---|
| Date | Feb 19, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2105012366 |
| Name | AMERICAN PORTFOLIO MORTGAGE CORP |
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| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Feb 1, 2051 |
| Rate Type | Fixed Rate |
|---|---|
| Rate | 26.2% |
Source: Cook County assessment roll, as of May 27, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Illinois |
| County | Cook County |
| County Subdivision | Palatine Township |
| Municipality | Palatine Village |
| Elementary School District | Palatine Community Consolidated School District 15 (PK - 08) |
| Secondary School District | Township High School District 211 (09 - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $28,001 Land $6,164 Building $21,837 | $280,010 Land $61,640 Building $218,370 | |
| 2023 | $6,513.00 (+3.38%) | ||
| 2022 | $6,300.00 Homeowner's exemption | $21,998 Land $3,998 Building $18,000 | $219,980 Land $39,980 Building $180,000 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes, not market price estimates; both are a fraction of this property's market value.
FEMA maps place 281 E Forest Knoll Dr in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, within 500 ft of a high-risk flood zone.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective February 11, 2026 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AE, within 500 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Community Rating System | Class 7 (15% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 1 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 3 (1978–2013) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 2 of 3 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jun 2013 · rainfall accumulation |
Values are read at the parcel center point; flood claims are located to the census block group, not this parcel; lenders make the official flood determination.
Wildfire risk around 281 E Forest Knoll Dr is low, with a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 80% of the US · above 71% of Illinois |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 189 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless · DSL | 100 / 20 |
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